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Dicy McCullough
Dicy McCullough is a retired teacher and author of children's books. To learn more, check out her website at www.dicymcculloughbooks.Dicy Mccullough’s Books
Category Archives: educational
Favorite # 72: Salem Lutheran Preschool
Salem Lutheran Preschool Looking back when my two daughters were growing up, I remember many milestones, with one of those being their first day of preschool. After checking out different programs in the community, I choose a church preschool and was excited to know my daughters … Continue reading
Favorite #70: Writer, Blogger, Friend, Katrena Allison
Connecting through Writing While it’s true we should be thankful all year long, Thanksgiving provides the opportunity to reflect on our many blessings, surrounded by family and friends. I’m especially thankful for friends like Katrena Allison, who are always looking for ways to help others. As a little … Continue reading
Favorite #68: Teachers Making a Difference
Making a Difference In honor of Veterans Day, last week I shared about a friend of mine (Bob Terry) who after twenty years in the military became a fifth grade teacher. Last week’s blog centered around his Navy career. This week’s … Continue reading
Favorite # 67: Veterans
Honor and Respect In honor of Veterans Day, my desire is to highlight in this blog the respect due those who have served in the military protecting the freedoms of our country. My dad, a WWII Veteran, served in Germany and landed on … Continue reading
Favorite #65: Knights and Chivalry
Modern Day Knights: Making this World a Better Place Although I learned about the Medieval Knights of the Round Table in school years ago, it wasn’t until this year that I learned about the twenty-first century Knights of the Round Table (Rowan … Continue reading
Favorite #63: Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators
SCBWI: (Carolina’s Chapter) If you enjoy writing or illustrating children’s picture books, chapter books or novels, then I highly suggest you join the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Living in Piedmont, North Carolina, I didn’t have far to travel to the SCBWI … Continue reading
Favorite #61: Teachers
Teachers: Doing What They Do Best I’m sure most everyone has seen the bumper sticker, “If you can read this, thank a teacher.” Even though I agree with the bumper sticker, teachers do so much more than just teach reading. Testing, parent conferences, lesson … Continue reading
Favorite #60: The County Fair
Fun, Food and Fellowship As you can see in the faces of the two little boys in the photo, nothing is more fun than spending time with family and friends at the county fair. Memories of riding the merry-go-round, … Continue reading
Favorite #58: Grandparent’s Day
National Grandparent’s Day As a kindergarten teacher, I always planned for that special day in September called National Grandparent’s Day. Included in the planning would be some kind of little program for the children to perform and a handmade gift for them to make. The … Continue reading